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Polar Light Guardian
Target User
Children aged 6–12 and their families.
Design Goal
Help kids feel & respond to energy use
Timeline
4 weeks
Team
Chang Gao, Xiaoyun Li
Skills
(Mechanical) Procreate, SolidWorks
(Electrical) Arduino, Bela, C++
An interactive ambient toy that translates home electricity usage into an emotional story.
It uses sensors, motors, and sound to help children feel the consequences of energy overuse through a collapsing polar bear scene, turning abstract sustainability concepts into tangible feedback loops.
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